Kayla Cockrel is a journalism student at Wayne State University interested in how businesses communicate with the world. She has experience writing for publications like The South End and Detroit Free Press. Her skills include writing, public speaking, social media, and Microsoft programs. She has interned in marketing and aims to hone her skills in a professional environment.

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KAYLA COCKREL
OBJECTIVE Interested in the changing way people receive information and how businesses will create
new ways to share their ideas with the world. Also interested in honing my skills in a
professional environment and understanding how companies operate.
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
Proficient in written, oral, and social media communication. Knowledgeable in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive.
Attentive and motivated especially in a supportive and collaborative working environment.
EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH END, DETROIT
September 2015- Present
Responsible for writing weekly news features on people, places and news on Wayne State’s
campus and the midtown area,
DETROIT FREE PRESS, DETROIT
Summer 2015
Responsible for writing for the online publication as well as managing and optimizing online
content for search engines.
Created multimedia collections for the web platform. Liveblogged from Detroit events.
Worked with senior editors in all departments to increase web engagement among readers,
and for planning major community involvement events in Detroit’s Campus Martius.
LASALLE CONTRACTING LLC., CANTON, MI
Summer 2014
Marketing intern, provided support to LaSalle Staff in office.
Coordinated communication between potential clients, managed extensive client and contact
list.
Shadowed Marketing directors and assisted as needed.
EDUCATION WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, HONORS BA IN JOURNALISM
Honors college student at Wayne State studying Print/Digital Journalism with a minor in
Media Arts and Studies and a concentration in Advertising/Communications.
Journalism Institute for Media Diversity Professional Honors Program
Detroit Free Press/Ford Fund Scholarship Winner
VOLUNTEER
WORK
Participating in annual turkey giveaways and senior citizen picnics.
Volunteering at youth summer camps in the city, including City Camp.
Donating clothing, food, and toiletries to Alternatives for Girls and COTS